Trump said that the United States is not negotiating with Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’
Qatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Qatar says it repatriated body of Iranian pilot and denies claims of holding three others
Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a dom
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens longtime U.S. ally Oman amid Strait of Hormuz stalemate
President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also su
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp
Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile hi
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman
Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Ghalibaf will visit Iraq
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will pay a two-day visit to Iraq tomorrow.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Cooling UK labour market ‘questions need’ for Bank of England rate hikes; grocery inflation slows to two-year low – business live
Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire endsGrocery inflation in the UK has slowed to the lowest rate in almost two years, bringing some relief to households, a monthly survey shows
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Airlines in ‘stand-off’ over price cuts as jet fuel costs ease
Carriers are keen to protect the fare increases they brought in after start of Iran conflict
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
WSJ: Trump scapegoats Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Oman while looking to blame for the difficulties in reaching an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Harvard, NYU among 30 universities hit with Pentagon foreign-tie audit deadline
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to audit foreign ties or risk losing federal funding, targeting entities linked to China, Russia and Iran.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
8/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran war continues 60 days after memorandum of understanding signed; Florida primaries on Tuesday.
World
cbsnews.com
17.08.2026